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Rival Definition & Meaning

1. A competitor or opponent in a particular field or activity.

Example: "apple and samsung are fierce rivals in the smartphone market."

2. A person or thing that is in conflict with another.

Example: "the two political parties are bitter rivals in this election."

3. To strive to equal or surpass another.

Example: "the two athletes have been rivals since they were in high school."

4. A person or thing that is similar or comparable to another.

Example: "this new restaurant is a rival to the one across the street."

5. To compete for the same objective or goal.

Example: "the two companies are rivals for the same contract."

Examples of the word rival used in sentences.

  • My sister and I are rivals when it comes to cooking meals at home.
  • My neighbor and I have a friendly rivalry when it comes to gardening, we often compare and share tips with each other.
  • My favorite football team has a big rival and they always play fiercely against each other.
  • The two fashion companies are fierce rivals and always try to outdo each other in their designs.
  • I can't stand my colleague at work, he's always trying to make me look bad and acts like a rival.
  • My sister and I are rivals when it comes to playing video games.
  • The football team is set to face their biggest rival in the championship game.
  • The chefs from two different restaurants are competing to be the best rival in the cooking contest.
  • I always feel nervous when I have to present my ideas to my rival coworker.
  • The two companies have been fierce rivals in the industry for years.
  • In the world of fashion, there are numerous rival designers vying for the title of best-dressed.
  • The two companies were once friendly competitors until one became a much bigger rival to the other.
  • The two football teams have been long-time rivals, constantly challenging each other for the top spot.
  • It was clear from the beginning that the two actors had a fierce rivalry, constantly trying to outdo each other on set.
  • Joe's bakery has a rival across the street that always seems to have a line out the door.
  • The two companies are vying to dominate the streaming market, and both are determined to surpass their rival.
  • The designer's latest collection was a direct response to their rival's successful runway show earlier in the season.
  • The two political parties have been bitter rivals for decades, often engaging in heated debates and public disagreements.
  • The two tech giants have been fierce rivals in the smartphone market for years.
  • Despite being rivals on the court, the basketball players share a mutual respect for each other's skills.
  • Although they were once fierce rivals, the two companies have now joined forces to create a new and innovative product.
  • Despite their differences, the two artists share a mutual respect for each other's work and refuse to let their personal rivalry interfere.
  • The two politicians have been bitter rivals for years, constantly trying to one-up each other in the public eye.
  • As an athlete, my biggest rival is always the person who consistently beats me in competition.
  • The arrival of a new restaurant in the area has sparked a rivalry between it and several nearby establishments.
  • Although they were once bitter rivals in business, the two CEOs eventually put aside their differences and decided to collaborate on a new project.
  • The political rivalries between the two opposing parties resulted in a highly contentious and divisive election season.
  • As the two top companies in the industry, fierce rivalries between them have led to some groundbreaking innovations and advancements.
  • The intense rivalry between the two universities brought out the best in both sports teams, with each one striving to outdo the other at every game.
  • Despite being rivals on the court, the two star athletes maintained a respectful and friendly relationship off the court.
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